BATA is one of the oldest, largest, and most active state art therapy associations in the country and is an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).

We welcome and invite you to explore this site to learn more about art therapy, art therapy in Ohio, and the work of its membership.

The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) defines art therapy as an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage
behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight.

BATA awards State Representative Marlene Anielski with "Legislator of the Year" Award

Read more aboutwhat art therapy is and download a free
BATA brochure

BATA Advocacy Day

November 29, 2017

Membership year is
January 1-December 31

38th Annual Symposium September 19-21, 2019

DONATIONS

Please consider making a contribution to BATA to support our activities and the profession of art therapy.

You may earmark your donation to one or more of the following areas:

+ BATA Legislative Campaign
+ The Don Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Annual Symposium+ Archives Fund for preserving BATA's historical information+ Request for Funds to support workshops and advance art therapy education in Ohio+ General Fund activity+ Give the gift of BATA membership to someone who cannot afford it

BATA is an IRS 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Ohio. Donate now .........